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  • The occurrence of prescription drug abuse in older Americans aged 50 and older is a significant problem, making up 3.5 percent of all substance abuse treatment admissions in 2008, up from 0.7 percent in 1992.
  • PCP users may experience sparse or garbled speech.
  • THC in hashish can be detected by standard urine testing methods several days after a smoking session.
  • Rapid opiate detoxification (ROD) is an emerging treatment option for opiate withdrawal that is reportedly faster and causes less physical discomfort than traditional forms of opiate detoxification.

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Shaftsbury, VT. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Shaftsbury, VT. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • White River Junction VAMC and ROC
    8.9 miles from Shaftsbury, Vermont
    White River Junction VAMC and ROC is located at:

    186 North Street
    Bennington, VT. 5201

    If you would like to contact White River Junction VAMC and ROC, you can reach them at 802-440-3300.

    White River Junction VAMC and ROC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Brien Center
    19.2 miles from Shaftsbury, Vermont
    Brien Center is located at:

    124 American Legion Drive
    North Adams, MA. 1247

    If you would like to contact Brien Center, you can reach them at 413-664-4541.

    Brien Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Brattleboro CBOC
    27.5 miles from Shaftsbury, Vermont
    Brattleboro CBOC is located at:

    71 GSP Drive
    Brattleboro, VT. 5301

    If you would like to contact Brattleboro CBOC, you can reach them at 802-251-2200.

    Brattleboro CBOC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Seton Health System Inc
    34.3 miles from Shaftsbury, Vermont
    Seton Health System Inc is located at:

    1300 Massachusetts Avenue
    Troy, NY. 12180

    If you would like to contact Seton Health System Inc, you can reach them at 518-268-5941.

    Seton Health System Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Samaritan Hospital
    34.5 miles from Shaftsbury, Vermont
    Samaritan Hospital is located at:

    2215 Burdett Avenue
    Troy, NY. 12180

    If you would like to contact Samaritan Hospital, you can reach them at 518-271-3188.

    Samaritan Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)